Ownership of the Kohinoor diamond comes at a cost. A curse accompanies the stone. From the moment it’s released from the hard, dull rock to the last polish that would render it worthy of the crown of the most powerful ruler of colonial times: the queen of an island. “He who owns this diamond will …
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Rarity is the podium on which diamonds rise above other precious stones, but not the only factor to determine their value. Buying a stone is an exciting and considerable investment, but never an easy task. On top of a jeweler’s loupe, a diamond quality chart is the next best tool to help you measure the …
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Hoop earrings say ‘funky disco with the Spice Girls in the 90’s’. Diamond hoop earrings turn the style notch up a few carats. They add just the right amount of sophistication and glamorous sway to polish some manners into a traditionally devil-may-care, bad-girl accessory. Diamond Hoop Earrings: How to Style Hoops have been around forever …
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When it was first discovered, the Cullinan diamond was a Goliath among diamonds. Weighing in at over 3,106 carats, or a whopping 621.35 grams, this rough gem tipped the scales of previous knowledge about the underground world of diamonds. It’s understandable then how, overwhelmed by the sheer size of the stone and the difficulty of …
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‘Flawless 100 carat diamond sells for whopping $22 million!’ This title rocked the online media on a Tuesday night in the spring of 2015. It’s comforting to know some things never change. Ever since man first discovered how to cut, polish and wear gemstones that shined at him from the depths of the ground, diamonds …
